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5 Questions to help you decide if freelancing is for you

What could be better than a career as a freelancer? Choosing your own hours, not having a boss to answer…

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False Self-Employment Legislation For Contractors

The Finance Bill 2014 has now been published, setting in motion the changes to tax law which were announced in…

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False Self-Employment Legislation For Recruiters

We’ve already looked at the new legislation regarding false self-employment and how it could affect contractors but we thought we’d…

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Fracking Opponents – Justified or Misinformed?

David Cameron has recently announced his support of Fracking in the UK, yet there are still many protests taking place…

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Five Of The Best LinkedIn Groups For Engineering Contractors

LinkedIn is an indispensable tool for any professional, giving you the ability to introduce your CV and career goals to…

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If an engineer ruled the world?

Humans. We’re logical creatures, aren’t we? Think of how far we have advanced past our closest relatives in the animal…

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Five Dangerous Places to Work In The Oil and Gas Industry

Without a doubt, the oil and gas industry is one of the most important and lucrative industries in the world.…

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Skills shortages around the world

We keep hearing about the worsening crisis of skills shortages in the UK, especially in the Oil and Gas and…

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Advice for money management as a freelancer or contractor

Many freelancers and contractors face a certain level of uncertainty surrounding their finances.  Variations in what and when you get…

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Marketing For Contractors On A Limited Budget

We know that marketing for contractors can be tough if you’re trying to pull together interest on your own. This…